New CDs arriving: Metropolitan Klezmer & Isle of Klezbos!

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Happy Passover (& Easter!  Fresh CDs from Isle of Klezbos & MetroKlezmer are 
almost here  
Each band is releasing its own disc: ''Delectable'' - Klezmer Shack preview
Order now to ship ASAP: just $15 each, or $27 for both; details below*   
     
See fun & lovely cover art for both CDs at:  www.metropolitanklezmer.com 
Inside — detailed liner notes, Yiddish lyrics & translation, inspired 
traditionals, vibrant swing, 
originals, tango, unexpected pleasures, great live tracks & an eclectic 
instrumental array. 

Surprising Finds from Metropolitan Klezmer features the full eight-piece 
Metro lineup, 
plus cameo appearances by legendary klezmer reedplayer Howie Leess & other 
special 
surprise guests, live cuts from Joe's Pub at NYC's Public Theater (Dec '02) 
and more.

Greetings from the Isle of Klezbos is the long-awaited debut full-length 
release 
from the all-female klezmer powerhouse Isle of Klezbos sextet, with live 
bonus tracks 
from Jewsapalooza at the Knitting Factory and KlezBiGay Pride 2002 at Joe's 
Pub.

* To order now by mail, send check or money order payable to: 
Metropolitan Klezmer 
151 First Avenue #145, NYC  NY  10003  USA
... be sure to include mailing info, and which CD(s) you want!
$15/CD, $27/both CDs — includes U.S. postage, handling & tax 
Questions?   info (at) metropolitanklezmer(dot)com or call 212-475-4544

To order starting in early to mid-May by credit card,
Surprising Finds and Greetings from the Isle of Klezbos 
will be available soonest from CD Baby, with online audio clips:
1-800-BUY-MY-CD or www.cdbaby.com 

Produced by Rhythm Media Records, distributed by Stern's Music, Sameach & 
others,
these titles should be available by late spring in chain stores & online 
widely,
and in many NYC and North American locally-based shops (see band site for 
list), 
and in Ladyslipper and Goldenrod catalogs by mid-2003;
European distribution expected later this year by Stern's Ltd. in London.
Ask your retailer to stock these discs!  

=>>   CDs also at all LIVE SHOWS:  <<=
FRI, 5/9, NYC: MetroKlezmer double bill w/the madcap & beguiling 
neo-vaudevillian Bat Sisters
8:00pm, 346 W. 20th St (St Peter's Church in Chelsea)  $15 / $10 for kids & 
seniors

TUES, 5/13 @ Galapagos, Brooklyn: CD release event — FREE Metro/Klezbos 
double bill:
Isle of Klezbos sextet  >>PLUS<< Metropolitan Klezmer's full 8-piece!
8:30pm (21& over w/ID) 70 N 6th, Williamsburg, 3 blks W of L train (Bedford 
=1st Bkln stop)
galapagosartspace.com ... gorgeous performance venue & bar in a great neighb 
full of restaurants

and in JUNE:  
MetroKlezmer full band at the Jewish Museum - Tues, 6/10 Museum Mile fest NYC
Isle of Klezbos' annual NYC Pride Week show - Tues, 6/24 @ CB's 313 Gallery 

METROPOLITAN KLEZMER
Ismail Butera - accordion
Rick Faulkner - trombone
Pam Fleming - trumpet/flugelhorn
Michael Hess - violin, ney flutes, kanun zither
Dave Hofstra - bass/tuba
Deborah Karpel - vocals
Debra Kreisberg - clarinet/alto sax
Eve Sicular - drums

ISLE OF KLEZBOS
Pam Fleming - trumpet/flugelhorn
Rachelle Garniez
Deborah Karpel - vocals
Debra Kreisberg - clarinet/alto sax
Catherine Popper - bass
Eve Sicular - drums

Happy Passover (and Easter & Spring!),
Eve


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